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We are continually searching for innovative, cutting-edge technologies and are always reassessing the benefits of tried and true ingredients.

The manufacturer of our skin care line maintains the highest standards for the ingredients we use in our skin care products. Formulated with clinically proven and cutting-edge technologies in delivery systems that visibly repair and renew the skin, our advanced formulations incorporate active ingredients in the right levels that assure visible, real skin improvement. Only non-comedogenic and non-sensitizing ingredients are utilized in our formulations.

Reflections’ Choice Signature Skin Care Ingredients:

• Marine Algae, Botanical and Active Peptides

• Antioxidants: Vitamins A & C, Green Tea Extract, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Coenzyme Q-10

• Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic and Glycolic Acid

• Oxygen Activators, Colhibin, Elhibin and Argeriline

• Micronized Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide and Parsol




0.3% Retinol

This pure stable form of Vitamin A increases epidermal thickness by stimulating collagen production, improving the appearance of fine lines, skin texture and wrinkles while minimizing the harsh side effects typically seen from using topical Vitamin A.

10% Pure Glycolic Acid

Penetrates into pores, and helps dissolve the skin cell build-up that leads to acne lesions. Exfoliates the outer skin cell layer, revealing a healthier, fresher skin texture. Studies show that this form of pure glycolic acid is up to 60% better at increasing skin cell renewal.

15% Glycolic Acid

This concentration is highly effective at stripping away the dead cell layer to reveal a fresher, smoother skin surface. Daily use increases natural water trapping elements inside the skin and leads to skin that feels more hydrated and smooth.

2% Salicylic Acid

This cell exfoliating ingredient works by ungluing dead skin cells from each other and is renowned for its power to penetrate into the pores and dissolve oil & debris inside. 2% represents the maximum strength of Salicylic available without a prescription.

2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide

This topical acne medication with antibacterial properties kills the bacteria that causes acne breakouts.

5% Benzoyl Peroxide

This topical acne medication with antibacterial properties kills the bacteria that cause acne breakouts.

7% Glycolic Acid

7% glycolic acid gently and perfectly fades pigmentation while promoting skin hydration and cell renewal

Active Peptides

Firm the skin and can help improve the appearance of puffiness and dark circles in the eye area.

Algae Peptides

Derived from Hawaiian red sea algae. This ingredient promotes collagen formation to smooth skin creases. It also super-hydrates the skin as well as increases cell renewal. This results in a plumper and firmer skin appearance.

Aloe

This highly regarded botanical is the ultimate gift from nature to calm inflammation and redness, while soothing and moisturizing skin. Contains multiple antioxidant benefits as well as skin softening, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aloe Vera

This highly regarded botanical is the ultimate gift from nature to calm inflammation and redness, while soothing and moisturizing skin. Contains multiple antioxidant benefits as well as skin softening, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aloe Vera and Eucalyptus Extracts

This botanical blend soothes and replenishes essential skin moisture while decreasing excess surface oils.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

This potent antioxidant is small enough to penetrate into the mitochondria of the skin cell, protecting the cellular membrane as well as the cell's energy centers. Daily application will improve the skin complexion by decreasing inflammation and boosting skin's own immune system.

Argireline

Inhibits the release of neurotransmitters, gradually and partially weakening the muscles of facial expression that cause lines on the forehead, neck and around the eyes and mouth.

Benzoyl Peroxide

It causes dead skin cells to slough off, killing the bacterium Porpionibacterium acnes that cause acne breakouts. It has an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces redness and inflammation while eliminating fatty acids on the skin.

Beta Carotene

Powerful topical antioxidant to help reduce the effects of sun damage.

Botanical Peptide

Strengthens elastin fibers, helps protect against free radical damage while improving skin moisture.

Burdock Extract

Helps promote normal hormone balance within the skin. Known for its antibacterial and soothing effects on the skin.

Burdock Root

Contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory skin benefits.

Camphor

A botanical skin freshener imparts an immediate cooling and soothing sensation to inflamed acne lesions.

Camphor Extract

Calms and cooling effect on skin.

Ceramides

These lipid materials make up 40% of the intracellular cement in the skin moisture barrier. A natural part of the cell membrane in the outermost layer of the epidermis, they are critical in helping the skin to maintain its moisture-binding and protective barrier functions and they play a key role in maintaining the moisture level and firmness of the skin.

Chamomile Essential Oil

Counteracts skin irritation and calms skin.

Co-Q-10

This anti-oxidant is known to be beneficial in boosting cellular renewal, encouraging the repair of damaged skin. Topical application promotes a healthier, more vital and younger appearance to the skin.

Copper Enzymes

This beneficial ingredient stimulates enzymes to help build new elastin and produce collagen (key skin tighteners). Copper also helps to produce keratin in the epidermis which leads to improved skin tone & texture.

Cucumber Essential Oil

Soothes and calms skin.

Cyclomethicone

Imparts a silky feel to the skin and gives product its “slip”, making it glide easily across skin. Encourages skin hydration.

Evening Primrose Extract

Softens and helps protect skin by boosting its ability to retain moisture.

Fennel Extract

Calms skin inflammation, and is known for its natural analgesic and antioxidant effects on the skin.

Geranium Extract

This wonderfully aromatic botanical imparts an instant feeling of well-being —carry this with you throughout the day for an instant “pick-me-up.”

Glycerin

Replenishes skin cell's natural moisture barrier to help smooth and hydrate skin. This light moisturizing emollient helps skin maximize moisture level by absorbing moisture from the air. It also attracts water to the skin, promoting healthy a skin lipid barrier.

Glycolic Acid

Lightly exfoliates and refines skin, helping unclog pores. This pure preparation of glycolic acid strips away dead skin cells and uncovers the youthful glowing skin under the surface. Glycolic acid also increases hyaluronic acid, a natural water-trapping molecule in the skin that diminishes with age.

Grapefruit Extract

Antibacterial botanical with refreshing aroma-therapeutic skin benefits.

Green Tea Extract

This clinically proven antioxidant helps boost skin's health by encouraging the formation of healthier, fresher skin cells. This powerful antioxidant soothes and rejuvenates the lips by minimizing free-radical damage, boosting lip's resilience and helping return skin to its more youthful appearance.

Green Tea Extract & Tocopheryl (Vitamin E)

These two highly effective protective anti-oxidants work to strengthen and repair damaged skin cells.



Hawaiian Algae Peptides

This super concentrated combination of naturally hydrating and replenishing components is derived from sea algae extract. Laboratory testing has proven that topical application results in the production of new collagen and a dramatic immediate increase in lip hydration.

Hyaluronic Acid

Replenishing this naturally occurring skin hydrator, this ingredient can hold 1000 times its weight in water and acts like a sponge within your skin, boosting natural skin hydration and diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid is a component of the body's connective tissues, and is known to cushion and lubricate. As you age, however, the forces of nature destroy hyaluronic acid. Diet and smoking can also affect your body's level of hyaluronic acid over time.

Hydroquinone

The most effective, time-tested fade ingredient.

Indian Gooseberry Extract

Firms and tightens skin and contains the highest natural concentration of photo-protective Vitamin C.

Jasmine Essential Oil

An aroma-therapeutic botanical that gently stimulates skin cells, giving skin a healthy, vital glow.

Jojoba Beads

These gentle, round beads gently polish skin's surface without causing irritation or abrasions (unlike harsher particles used in many common skin scrub preparations).

Kaolin Clay

Purifies skin and absorbs excess surface oils, helping tighten and tone skin.

L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C

The only stable formulation of Vitamin C. Daily topical application builds up high skin concentrations of vitamin C and works as a photo-protective agent, helping your skin obtain a more youthful appearance by promoting collagen production. Daily use encourages new collagen formation, helping prevent wrinkles while calming skin inflammation and redness.

Lactic Acid

pH adjusted formula, gently exfoliates your skin without irritation.

Lathering Ingredients

Formulated with non-irritating and non-comedogenic foaming ingredients that will not cause redness or acne breakouts and serve as a good alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate. Ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

Lavender Essential Oil

This detoxifying botanical has tremendous antiseptic and natural antibiotic skin benefits.

Lecithin

Water binding agent found in plant cells.

Marine Algae Extract

Quickly firms skin and provides long-term anti-aging effects by protecting skin cells from oxidative stress. Also strengthens collagen and elastin fibers, promoting a firmer, more youthful eye contour.

Matte, Kola and Guarana Extracts

These botanicals calm skin inflammation, acne breakouts, mature and hormonally disturbed skin.

Micronized Zinc Oxide

Lightly textured, invisible film blocks damaging UVA/UVB sunrays.

Nylon 12

Application of this powder ingredient takes away surface oil and restores matte skin texture.

Oat Flour

Calming action on the skin and helps absorb excess surface oils.

Octocrylene

Protects against UVB sunrays that cause dark skin pigmentation.

Oxygen Activators

These small molecules called ATP molecules deeply penetrate into the skin, boosting the skin's oxygen uptake.

Papaya Enzymes

This enzyme works to dissolve dead skin cells, easily sloughing off dry rough areas. Ideal for helping unclog pores.

Parsol 1789 (Avobenzone)

Protects against UVA sunrays that cause skin aging.

Pro-Vitamin B complex

Renews and revives skin cells.

Red Algae Extract

Derived from the sea, it is known for its hydrating, purifying and skin soothing properties.

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

This has been shown to increase collagen, improve elasticity, and even out skin tone. It represents the best-tolerated form of topical Vitamin A and it is known to reverse some of the more obvious signs of skin aging.

Rice Peptides

These plant derived enzyme inhibitors block collagen and elastin breakdown caused by the sun. This helps to delay signs of photo-aging of the skin.

Salicylic Acid

The first event in all acne lesions is the induction of the follicular plug which clogs the pore and can induce inflammation and an acne breakout. This beta-hydroxy acid gets into pores to dissolve the dead cell plug that causes the acne spot.

Sea Algae Extract

Antioxidant derived from Hawaiian red sea algae that is abundant in moisture and nourishing to the skin.

Silica

This light diffusing mineral immediately improves appearance of wrinkles by dispersing light across the wrinkle surface.

Silk Amino Acids

Known for its Antioxidant and water-binding properties. Help skin maintain elasticity and forms a protective moisture barrier.

Skin Brightening Crystals

These are the same crystals found in micro-dermabrasion machines used for in-office treatments.

Soluble Collagen

Encourages stronger skin elastic fibers, helping firm the skin's appearance.

Soothing Botanical Extracts

Fennel and Burdock Root, known for their skin calming properties, enhance the anti-inflammatory skin soothing benefits.

Spearmint Oil

This purifying, refreshing botanical instantly imparts a fresh and clean feeling to the skin.

Sphingolipids

These lipid materials are part of the natural component of intracellular cement found in the skin moisture barrier. Produced by cells in the spiny layer of the epidermis, they play an important part in the retention of moisture in the skin.

Sphingolipids and Cyclomethicone

This moisture-boosting combination imparts a silky feel on the skin, and minimizes product irritation by increasing skin hydration level.

Sulfur

Known for its antibacterial effects on the skin and its ability to loosen dead skin cells, encouraging skin cell renewal. Decreases skin surface redness and irritation.

Tamanu Oil

Derived from a tree native to Polynesia. This extract has various skin benefits from stimulating collagen synthesis to reducing skin redness.

Tea Tree

Soothing and antiseptic skin benefits with antifungal properties.

Titanium Dioxide

This micro-fine particle acts as a physical block to protect against long-wavelength ultraviolet. Helps to prevent skin cancer and skin aging changes.

Vitamin E

Antioxidant, free radical fighter that helps boost skin's defense against environmental damage. Encourages skin healing after trauma such as laser treatments and sunburns.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is the only antioxidant that is proven to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, which is essential since your body's natural collagen production decreases as you age. Sun exposure will also accelerate the decrease in collagen. Studies have shown that vitamin C helps to minimize fine lines, scars, and wrinkles.

It is important to be choosy when selecting a vitamin C product. Vitamin C in its most commonly found forms is highly unstable when exposed to oxygen, making it useless. Also, many topical vitamin C preparations do not penetrate the skin enough to make a difference.

Vitamins A & E

These antioxidants nourish skin and increase cell turnover, encouraging gentle cell exfoliation.

Vitamin K

Important for healing and healthy blood capillary formation

Vitamins A, C, & E

This potent antioxidant blend strengthens skin's resilience and minimizes the signs of environmental aging.

Witch Hazel (Hammamelis Virgiana)

A botanical extract with potent antioxidant properties that has a drying, anesthetic effect on inflamed acne lesions to instantly make acne breakouts feel less sore.

Ylang Ylang

Calming skin benefits, encourages oil balance and production of less sebum.

 

Reflections' Choice is a private label of Dr. Loretta Skin Care, manufactured by CosMedical (Cosmedical) Technologies. All CosMedical Technologies skin care products are clinically tested and formulated by board certified dermatologist, Loretta Ciraldo, MD, FAAD.

We are located in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico, in Dona Ana County. We deliver, free of charge, all orders over $50.00 in the Las Cruces area.



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